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(pictured - Callum Fryer was the lone OJHL representative to be ranked by NHL Central Scouting at #202 among North American skaters - photo credit:  Shawn Muir/OJHL Images)

NHL Central Scouting released their midterm rankings for the 2015 NHL Entry Draft earlier this week.  Ten current Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) players, including one goaltender and nine skaters, were listed among the top North American skaters and goaltenders.  The highest rated CJHL skater is Marcus Vela of the Langley Rivermen of the BCHL, while Stefan Woring of the Powell River Kings in the BCHL is the highest rated CJHL goaltender.  

Rank    Name    Team    League
123    Vela, Marcus    Langley Rivermen    BCHL
161    Keane, Jackson    Winnipeg Blues    MJHL
182    Gardner, Rhett    Okotoks Oilers    AJHL
189    Finlay, Liam    Vernon Vipers    BCHL
200    Peski, Andrew    Brockville Braves    CCHL
202    Fryer, Callum    Aurora Tigers    OJHL
205    Busch, Tyler    Spruce Grove Saints    AJHL
208    Desharnais, Vincent    Chilliwack Chiefs    BCHL
209     Bast, Gabe    Penticton Vees    BCHL
22    Woring, Stefan    Powell River Kings    BCHL

In addition to current CJHL players listed, many CJHL alumni figured prominently in the rankings with an additional 31 former CJHL players making the coveted list.  

The league breakdown of current and former CJHL players ranked is as follows:

Current CJHL Players                
BCHL – 5
AJHL – 2                              
OJHL – 1                             
CCHL – 1     
                        
CJHL Alumni 
OJHL – 18
AJHL – 5
BCHL – 3 
CCHL – 2
MJHL – 1 
SJHL – 1                        
MHL – 1                             

In 2014, 20 CJHL players were identified in the NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings.  Twelve players from the Canadian Junior Hockey League were ultimately selected in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. 

The 2015 NHL Entry Draft will be held June 26–27, 2015 at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida.